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Gabe vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabe

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,653
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English British Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,311
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gabe Rank #4,653
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #4653 for Gabe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabe or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Gabe at #4653 in the United States.

What do Gabe and Rafe mean?

Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Gabe and Rafe boy or girl names?

Gabe is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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